Finance · Circular 31 of 2026

State Accountant: Budget Management

Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs

Overview

State Accountant: Budget Management at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 plus a recognised National Diploma/Undergraduate qualification NQF level 6 or related qualifications as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • A qualification in Financial Management will be an added advantage.
  • At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same or related field.
  • Skills And Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing Public Service, PFMA, National Treasury MTEF guidelines and Treasury Regulations.
  • Financial Management communication, Reporting procedures, Computer Literacy.
  • Knowledge of BAS will be an added advantage.
  • A valid driver’s license.

Duties

  • Provide budget compliance support to management.
  • Capturing of budget records, transfers and virements.
  • Prepare budget reports.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Notes

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 31/313, sourced from the DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs by 11 September 2026, quoting reference DARDLEA/2026/08/68. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Mpumalanga
Salary
R338 106 p/a
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
DARDLEA/2026/08/68
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.